#FundingMatters

The statement—Money doesn’t matter in school funding—has its roots in a three-decades old study that has since been soundly debunked. Studies and statistics of more recent years demonstrate that well-targeted dollars have a direct, positive effect on student outcomes. To list just a few:

Quality early childhood education, increased teacher salaries, summer school, professional development and well-integrated technology all require additional funding and all have been shown to have a positive impact on student achievement.

In short, the idea that “money doesn’t matter” is as ludicrous in education as it is in buying a car, a house, or seeking highly qualified staff in any business or profession.

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